Black Rock Lock Cabling Renewal

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W912P425BA021
Agency
ENDIST Buffalo US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
PSC
Y1NZ Construction Of Other Utilities
Place of performance
1776 Niagara St Buffalo, NY 14207 14207
Points of contact
More information

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About this opportunity

The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Buffalo is seeking electrical contractors to perform cabling renewal work at the Black Rock Lock navigation structure on the upper Niagara River in Buffalo, New York. The project involves replacing the power feeder to Black Rock Lock and removing existing cables, including installation of components through building roofs, trenching, setting up distribution poles with safety features, and connecting to current electrical systems. Contractors must work in a medium voltage environment and provide temporary power to the lock during construction while the feeders are de-energized. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2025, with proposals due on July 23, 2025, and contractors should contact Nathaniel Dent as the primary point of contact. The work falls under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to both large and small businesses, though HubZone preference is applicable. The attached Abstract of Offers document indicates that O'Connell submitted the sole offer for $945,865.00, which is below the government's independent estimate of $1,210,976.29. The estimated cost range for the project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a contract duration of 545 calendar days. The work will be performed at the Black Rock Lock facility located at 1776 Niagara Street in Buffalo, New York. The project includes nine distinct line items covering mobilization, temporary power provision, equipment demolition, overhead and underground network installation, and generator infrastructure work.

Notice text

The Black Rock Lock is a navigation lock structure on the upper Niagara River in the City of Buffalo, New York. The lock provides safe passage for commercial and recreation boating traffic to bypass the rapids on the Niagara River. The project involves replacing the power feeder to Black Rock Lock (BRL) and removing existing cables. It includes installing necessary components through the roof of a building and connecting them to the current electrical system. Additionally, the work involves, trenching, setting up distribution poles and ensuring they have appropriate safety features. The feeders must also be de-energized, and temporary power must be provided to BRL during the construction period. Firms will be working in a Medium Voltage environment. Contract duration is estimated at 545 calendar days. The estimated cost range is Between $500,000 and $1,000,000. This solicitation is open to large and small business. HubZone preference is applicable. Please contact Nathaniel Dent as the primary POC.

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